TEMPLEGATE has been in sparkling form this week – thanks to a 16-1 treble – and aims to kick off Cheltenham’s November meeting in style.
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HIGH FIBRE (1.10 Cheltenham, nap)
Can keep the good times rolling for James Owen after landing July’s Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen. He has stayed sharp on the Flat, finishing fourth of 29 in the Cesarewitch, and looks dangerous back over timber despite an 8lb higher mark. Decent ground is ideal and he can strike under Toby McCain-Mitchell.
TRIPLE TRADE (2.55 Cheltenham, nb)
Can strike again after a battling comeback victory at Market Rasen last month. Joe Tizzard’s ten-year-old is unbeaten in completed veterans’ races, is just 2lb higher and should benefit from a strong gallop.
SYTADEL (4.00 Cheltenham, treble)
Can make it another big win for the Skeltons after looking the victor everywhere bar the line at Carlisle last month. The lightly-raced four-year-old hit the front between the last two flights but was caught late, and a more patient ride from Harry Skelton could make all the difference.
Templegate’s Cheltenham verdicts (1pm – 4pm, ITV1)
1.10
HIGH FIBRE can keep the good times rolling for James Owen after landing July’s Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen.
He has stayed sharp on the Flat, finishing fourth of 29 in the Cesarewitch, and looks dangerous back over timber despite an 8lb higher mark. Decent ground is ideal and he can strike under Toby McCain-Mitchell.
Glancing Jack is a major threat on his first outing for Dan Skelton. A Hereford winner, he ran well at Newbury on his handicap debut and, like the tip, a strong pace should suit his patient style.
Keno Black stormed clear by six and a half lengths at Plumpton earlier this month and remains unexposed, although a 7lb penalty makes life tougher.
Outmaster won twice over hurdles at Newton Abbot and could have more to offer on his handicap bow, while Double Oban stayed on strongly when beaten just a length at Perth and should relish the longer trip.
Course winner Step Ahead can improve for his Chepstow comeback and Norman Fletcher, unlucky to fall after being bumped here last month, has been knocking on the door. The Twiston-Davies yard is in good form.
1.45
KING’S BUCKS can take this for top Irish trainer Henry de Bromhead. He jumped soundly in second on chase debut at Galway and should appreciate this longer trip.
He is one of the proven stayers in the field and can progress from that seasonal comeback.
Follow Your Luck finished a place ahead of non-runner Derryhassen Paddy here last time, having already opened his chasing account at Perth and cannot be dismissed given he goes well here.
Intosomethinggood won on his fencing debut at Newton Abbot before finishing third at Aintree last week. He is still learning.
Kingston Narcissus is consistent and ran well enough at Wetherby last time. He was unlucky at Market Rasen when hampered in the Summer Plate and has place claims in this higher grade for the Skeltons.
Bill Joyce was rusty at Worcester last time and will have to raise his game after stuttering last season.
2.20
JONBON may not be the force he was but has enough class to win this for a third time.
He was second on desperate ground 12 months ago but has since added two more Grade 1 victories and has never finished outside the first two in 28 starts.
He was below his best when second in the Ryanair in March but should take plenty of beating.
Gidleigh Park is a danger on raw ability. He won a Grade 2 novice at Windsor and was a fine second at Aintree, but jumping errors have stalled his progress.
Saint Segal should be sharper for his Ffos Las run but struggled in Grade 1 company last spring. Mighty Bandit is a good handicapper but needs more for this.
2.55
TRIPLE TRADE can strike again after a battling comeback victory at Market Rasen last month.
Joe Tizzard’s ten-year-old is unbeaten in completed veterans’ races, is just 2lb higher and should benefit from a strong gallop.
Outlaw Peter is a major danger after winning Haydock’s veterans’ final in April and following up with a solid third just 11 days later.
Thunder Rock returned with an emphatic seven-length Perth success, although a 6lb rise and shorter trip pose questions.
3.30
FEROCIMO can make his class tell after storming to a 14-length victory on hurdling debut at Fontwell.
The £115,000 recruit barely broke sweat that day and looks a star in the making for Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies.
Divine Diva impressed when scoring at Chepstow and looks a major threat despite facing a tougher assignment.
Lock Stock followed two Worcester wins with a respectable third in Grade 2 company at Chepstow and brings valuable experience.
Woodstock Octo made a winning start over hurdles at this track last month and could improve again.
Hitintheheadlines should relish a strong gallop after winning on his hurdling debut, while Irish challenger Dallas Star was second in Listed company at Limerick.
Luck Between Us arrives chasing a hat-trick after winning three of his last four starts in Ireland and could spring a surprise.
4.00
SYTADEL can strike for the Skeltons after looking the winner everywhere bar the line at Carlisle last month.
The lightly-raced four-year-old hit the front between the last two flights but was caught late, and a more patient ride from Harry Skelton could make all the difference.
Crooked Path has been in cracking form for James Owen, following a Fontwell victory with a close third here over further. The drop back to two miles looks ideal.
Way Of Stars was caught virtually on the post at Chepstow and a fierce gallop should play into his hands.
Tuppence arrives chasing a hat-trick after victories at Ayr and Kelso and is a serious player.
Eben Zaabeel scored at Downpatrick before a promising second at Fontwell and remains unexposed in handicaps.
Lexington Wood could improve now handicapping, while King’s Scholar has won twice over hurdles but needs to bounce back from a disappointing Chepstow fourth.
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